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 511130 Book Publishers

This industry comprises establishments known as book publishers. Establishments in this industry carry out design, editing, and marketing activities necessary for producing and distributing books. These establishments may publish books in print, electronic, or audio form.

Cross-References.

  • Establishments publishing books on the Internet exclusively are classified in Industry 516110, Internet Publishing and Broadcasting;
  • Establishments primarily engaged in printing books without publishing are classified in Industry 323110, Printing;
  • Establishments known as music publishers are classified in Industry 512230, Music Publishers;
  • Establishments, such as trade associations, schools and universities, and social welfare organizations, that publish books for distribution to their membership, that are not commonly known as book publishers, are classified according to their primary activity designation; and
  • Book clubs primarily engaged in direct sales activities without publishing are classified in Industry 454390, Other Direct Selling Establishments.
    2002 NAICS to 1997 NAICS 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
    2002
    NAICS    		1997
    NAICS    		1987
    SIC    		Corresponding Index Entries
    5111305111302731Almanac publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
    5111305111302731Almanac publishers and printing combined
    5111305111992741Atlas publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
    5111305111992741Atlas publishers and printing combined
    5111305111302731Book (e.g., hardback, paperback, tape) publishers (except exclusive Internet publ
    5111305111302731Book publishers and printing combined
    5111305111302731Book publishers, university press (except exclusive Internet publishing)
    5111305111302731Dictionary publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
    5111305111302731Dictionary publishers and printing combined
    5111305111302731Encyclopedia publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
    5111305111302731Encyclopedia publishers and printing combined
    5111305111302731Fiction book publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
    5111305111302731Fiction book publishers and printing combined
    5111305111992741Globe cover publishers
    5111305111992741Globe cover publishers and printing combined
    5111305111992741Guide, street map, publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
    5111305111992741Guide, street map, publishers and printing combined
    5111305111992741Map publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
    5111305111992741Map publishers and printing combined
    5111305111302731Nonfiction book publishers (except exclusive Internet publshing)
    5111305111302731Nonfiction book publishers and printing combined
    5111305111302731Pamphlet publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
    5111305111302731Pamphlet publishers and printing combined
    5111305111302731Professional book publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
    5111305111302731Professional book publishers and printing combined
    5111305111302731Publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing), book
    5111305111992741Publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing), map
    5111305111302731Publishers, book, combined with printing
    5111305111302731Religious book publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
    5111305111302731Religious book publishers and printing combined
    5111305111302731School book publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
    5111305111302731School book publishers and printing combined
    5111305111302731School textbook publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
    5111305111302731School textbook publishers and printing combined
    5111305111992741Street map guide publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
    5111305111302741Technical manual and paperback book publishers (except exclusive Internet publish
    5111305111302741Technical manual and paperback book publishers and printing combined
    5111305111302741Technical manual publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
    5111305111302731Travel guide book publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
    5111305111302731Travel guide book publishers and printing combined
    5111305111302731University press publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)